| Catalog Number |
8065752435 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Suction Problem (2170); Failure to Cut (2587)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/24/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).H.10 reflects all related report numbers associated with this product event that have been submitted at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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A physician reported that the probe showed no cutting and low vacuum upon insertion into the eye, audible vacuum and cut sounds were present, but pneumatic cut sound was weak during cataract and vitrectomy combination surgery.The surgery was completed by pack and probe replacement.There was no patient impact new information received stating that the issue was related to the probe, no issue reported for the pack and cassette.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information provided in h.6.And h.11.No technical inquiries were received from the customer.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation for the report; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The photos and video were reviewed by the manufacturing site.The photos 1 and 2 shows pak lot number and video shows probe failing to cut and do aspiration.Reported issue confirmed from video.The investigation conducted a non-conformance review of the reported lot number.No deviations were identified and all corresponding production release specifications defined in the device master record were met.The video confirms the reported issue; however, since no sample was returned for evaluation and based on the evaluation of the information and materials received, the investigation was unable to identify the root cause or origin of the reported event.Additionally, no manufacturing-related deficiencies were found that potentially could have contributed to the complaint.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigative or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time.A nonconformance investigation has been completed in relation to the trend identified for probes with would not cut or actuate issues.All probes are 100% visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.Complaint data for all company products is reviewed monthly to monitor for adverse trends.During the last review, adverse trends were observed for the reported product and event combination.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.No further action warranted at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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